Western:

This Week Last Reported Last Year

Total Receipts: 860 1,587 0

Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifer were all too lightly tested to develop any market trend. Quality this week was mostly plain to average and offered in small packages. Demand was moderate to good for cattle suitable to run on grass. All other weights of cattle sold on light to moderate demand. CME contracts finished the day steady to firm. Market activity this week was mostly slow to moderate. Weigh up cows sold on mixed demand this week. Packers showed significantly lighter demand for cows this week as they allowed feeding buyers to purchase the majority of cows.

Northeast:

Receipts: 1067 Last Week: 1601 Year Ago: 1789

Compared to last Thursday: Feeder steers and heifers under 700 lbs steady, over 700 lbs 3.00-5.00 higher. Good demand for feeder classes. In the majority of instances weaned and vaccinated offerings bringing a premium are noted below as VALUE ADDED, while exceptional quality offerings are noted as FANCY. Slaughter cows and bulls 1.00-2.00 higher, Good demand for slaughter classes.